The qualities and features of our characters are defined by a complex of factors among which is genetics, the method of bringing up, social environment and birth order as well. It became a stated fact that the sequence of your appearing in the family influences your personality as well as your whole future life.

The oldest child in the family usually is the most responsible ones. He or she helps their parents to bring up siblings since childhood. Besides, the oldest children should set an example for the younger ones, so they are usually the ones who are good at studying and who observe all rules. The childhood of the first kids is usually short as with the appearing of other kids they cease to be the center of parents’ attention. So, they develop a natural desire to please in order to be noticed. The oldest children have great ambitions and the qualities of a leader as well. However, in adult life they may become too obsessed with their desire to control everything.